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- 1Healey to promise 'new age of industrialisation' for UK●Healey to promise 'new age of industrialisation' for UK in conference speech https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjdx53e
Defence Secretary John Healey is set to promise a 'new age of industrialisation' for the UK in a speech at the Labour Party conference. The address is expected to set out plans to boost British manufacturing and defence industry as part of the government's economic strategy, drawing attention from political and business commentators during the conference season.
- 2UK business secretary warns EU rejoin push risks uncertainty▼EU rejoin push risks causing uncertainty, warns business secretary
The business secretary has warned that any renewed push for Britain to rejoin the European Union risks causing economic and political uncertainty. The comments come amid ongoing debate over the UK's post-Brexit relationship with Brussels, with some campaigning for closer ties or renewed membership. Critics of rejoining argue reopening the question would unsettle businesses and trade arrangements.
- 3UK business secretary warns EU rejoin push would unsettle firms▼EU rejoin push risks causing business uncertainty, warns business secretary
The Business Secretary has warned that a renewed campaign to rejoin the European Union risks creating uncertainty for businesses. The intervention comes as debate over the UK's relationship with Brussels resurfaces, with the minister arguing that reopening the question of EU membership would leave companies facing unclear long-term conditions for trade, investment and regulation.
- 4Business groups warn Healey against minimum wage rise●Business groups are warning John Healey against raising the minimum wage too far; but we've heard such warnings so often
UK business groups are warning Defence Secretary John Healey against raising the minimum wage too far, arguing increases would burden employers. Critics counter that such warnings accompany every proposed wage rise and the predicted damage rarely materialises, urging business leaders instead to show leadership by restraining top executives' pay rather than resisting better pay for low earners.